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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 569.52 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 569.52 and 233.24 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 569.52 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/569.52 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 569.52 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 132,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,834.84/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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